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Throng, a 3D BlueSky interface, imagines social media as a mob
You’re just relaxing by a peaceful campfire. You hear voices in the distance. Then, like a really chatty zombie invasion… they come. And keep coming. It’s a 3D user interface for BlueSky, but it says something poetic — and hilarious — about the absurdity of social media.
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Let’s enjoy some Square Enix game soundtracks in acoustic covers
The Square Enix Music Channel remains a gift to the Internet. So in this dire summer for the gaming industry (layoffs, the end of physical media, console price hikes), let’s keep the faith and listen to NieR played on hammered dulcimer. This, too, shall pass.
Peter Kirn - July 21, 2026
Music
Amiga Lagoon and the enduring power of marine aquarium screen savers
Long before anyone was teetotaling screen time like it was some kind of vice, we once stared into our displays for no reason at all, as long as possible. Friends, I’m here to tell you that that dream is alive, and everything from your latest smartphone to computer to flat panel TV can again come to life as a virtual undersea world. And for aquarium love, no one compares to computer artist Jim Sachs.
KORG’s adorable Sanrio tuners and other stuff you can only get in Japan
Peter Kirn - March 13, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Peak 90s Opcode in a Vision training tape, NIN music video
Peter Kirn - November 4, 2024
Motion Music Music tech Tech
Reharmonized tone-deaf Star-Spangled Banner is now its own genre
Peter Kirn - July 18, 2024
Music
What AI can’t do – parody – and why not
Peter Kirn - June 25, 2024
Music
Here, have the Chipmunks singing Philip Glass’ composition Koyaanisqatsi
Peter Kirn - June 20, 2024
Music
